JavaScript considered harmful

[Michael Chermside]

> what i do not like is HTML mail with external links... this way the 1 pixel 
> (or larger) image can be used to identify you by email address. (and get 
> your mail on the "verified" lists)
> 
> a filtering proxy does help agains some of the collectors but there are 
> just too many out there.
> 
> any real solutions availble?
> 
> -- 
> Chris <cliechti at gmx.net>


Well, my solution is pretty harsh... I simply unplug my network cable 
while I'm running through my email throwing out the daily spam. But 
since I tend to get 15-20 spam per day, I'd say my method does NOT 
appear to work too well.

-- Michael Chermside